The mandate of the Transportation Planning Division is to plan for a sustainable transportation system in Vaughan by identifying current and future infrastructure needs, setting programs and policies, and updating budgets and priorities.

The Division is responsible for the development of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP).  Development of a long term Transportation Vision for the City was a key part of the TMP.  The Vision is focused on moving the City closer to achieving the goal of a more livable, sustainable community by reducing auto dependence, and encouraging sustainabole modes of transportation such as walking, cycling and transit.

The transportation engineering responsibilities include:

• Long-Range Transportation Planning
• Environmental Assessments for Roads
• Sustainable Transportation
• Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
• Development Applications

Development applications review includes transportation impact studies, parking studies, TDM programs and other transportation-related studies that are submitted to the City in support of one of the following applications:

• Official Plan Amendments
• Draft Plans for Subdivision
• Draft Plans for Condominium
• Site Plans
• Zoning Amendments
• Committee of Adjustments